Finance Manager - Internal Control (m/f/d)
Key Responsibilities
- Drive consistency and operational excellence across the organization's finance functions in Germany and the Netherlands
- Ensure compliance with local accounting frameworks (such as HGB and IFRS) and internal financial control standards
- Oversee and approve balance sheet and P&L attestations
- Support and enhance data management and risk‑related initiatives
- Set priorities within the financial control agenda and collaborate closely with senior stakeholders
- Manage and optimize end‑to‑end financial control processes to maintain a strong control environment
- Resolve issues related to financial, regulatory, and tax reporting
- Act as the key interface to internal and external stakeholders across various levels, including group functions
- Lead internal audit activities across finance, regulatory reporting, and tax processes
- Provide guidance on finance‑related change initiatives, including new processes, product implementations, and system changes
- Build and maintain strong and collaborative relationships with colleagues across finance, risk, and managerial functions
Your Profile
- Master's degree in accounting, audit, finance, or a related field; professional audit qualifications are a plus
- Several years of experience in the financial services or banking industry
- Deep knowledge of financial processes, control frameworks, and risk assessments (e.g., SOX‑type environments)
- Excellent analytical and conceptual skills
- High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Strong planning capabilities with the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Proven ability to lead and deliver through others
- Strong communication skills in German and English
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